Experience

North of England Commissioning Support

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Present

• Business Development Support Officer

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2019



Cambridge Regional College

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Skills for Employment Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Jan 2015

  My current role requires me to manage and develop provision for unemployed learners in Cambridgeshire. As part of my remit I am responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with local job centres and community groups. In addition to this I manage the Apprentice Training Agency and my team work to match potential apprentices to employer vacancies. My current role requires me to manage and develop provision for unemployed learners in Cambridgeshire. As part of my remit I am responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with local job centres and community groups. In addition to this I manage the Apprentice Training Agency and my team work to match potential apprentices to employer vacancies.



VCG Kestrel

• United Kingdom
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

  - Project managed all graphic processes from concept to production of packaging for companies such as Tesco and Marks and Spencer. - Managed a team of ten to ensure that all processes were completed within deadlines and to budget. - Project managed all graphic processes from concept to production of packaging for companies such as Tesco and Marks and Spencer. - Managed a team of ten to ensure that all processes were completed within deadlines and to budget.



Phototype

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corrugate Project Leader

  • Oct 2007 - Aug 2008

  - Coordinated the corrugate process and projects, ensuring that corrugated shippers were completed to production schedule. - Organised and monitored multiple projects to tight and conflicting deadlines. - Worked with Marketing and Purchasing to reduce corrugate overheads and expenditure. - Managed and collaborated information provided by internal departments and vendors. - Liaised with vendors and clients in the U.S, China, UK, Mexico, Canada and Australia -Identified discrepancies, irregularities and/or errors within corrugate artwork to minimise printing errors and costs. - Problem solved and worked independently to gather incomplete data. - Updated and maintain electronic/paper filing systems and in-house catalogue. Show less



Interac Ltd. Co

• United Kingdom

• Assistant Language Teacher

  • Sep 2005 - Jun 2008

  - Taught students English, using lecture, two-way communication and demonstration, audiovisual aids and other materials. - Prepared course objectives and outlines for the English course of study at elementary schools. - Challenged the 'rote' learning approach favored in Japan instead using a mixture of learning styles. - Was instrumental in introducing drama and reading (of English books) into the elementary classrooms of schools in Fukuoka. - Wrote, designed and produced English drama and reading resources for Japanese teachers to use. - Created, organised and participated in professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops. - Trained Japanese elementary and junior high school teachers in how to teach English as a foreign language. - Worked alongside Japanese homeroom teachers in the classroom supporting their English ability and building their confidence. - Arranged the use of audiovisual equipment and other teaching aids. - Structured and maintained English records. - Scheduled and chaired meetings. - Assisted in the translation and proofreading (from Japanese to English) of formal documents. - Read, evaluated and reviewed educational reports for senior members of staff. Show less



RBA Research

• Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Aug 2005

  - Worked within a social research agency performing research for local governments, examinations boards and the NHS. - Researched public opinion and attitudes on local and national issues. - Oversaw and organised research projects and the data analysis of them. - Established research methodology for projects. - Built and maintained client relationships. - Successfully handled project teams spanning three different departments. - Managed deadlines and organised staff to meet them. - Designed format for data gathering such as surveys, opinion polls and questionnaires. - Analyzed results using SPSS, Snap and FoxPro. - Identifying discrepancies, irregularities or errors with data results. - Prepared reports and data analysis of findings. - Chaired team meetings and questioned/challenged performance levels. - Trained data entry staff and managed their performance. - Reviewed and answered correspondence. - Manned incoming calls and directed them as required. - Assisted in the preparation of budget needs and reports of projects. - Directed services, such as maintenance, repair, supplies, mail and files. - Compiled, stored and retrieved management data, using computer. Show less